Water Resources Project Manager

VHB • Virginia Beach, VA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Water Resources Project Manager to join our growing Water Resources team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects that help communities address flooding, improve water quality, enhance flood resiliency, and modernize critical infrastructure. Whether you are an emerging project manager looking to expand your responsibilities or an experienced professional seeking new challenge, this role offers opportunities for technical growth, client engagement, project leadership, and professional development. The successful candidate will contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects, including watershed and master planning studies, stormwater management and drainage improvements, flood resilience planning and design, MS4 program support, green infrastructure and nature-based designs serving a range of public, institutional and private sector clients. Experience with model-based design workflows with AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or OpenRoads Designer (ORD) to improve project delivery, visualization, and collaboration is highly desirable.

Requirements

• BS in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related discipline
• 5+ years of professional water resources engineering and analysis experience
• Project management experience and leading technical teams on relevant projects
• Proficiency with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling programs
• Experience with PC SWMM, ArcGIS, AutoCAD and/or ORD
• PE (Professional Engineer) required or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for VHB in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with model-based design workflows with AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or OpenRoads Designer (ORD) to improve project delivery, visualization, and collaboration is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support water resources and civil infrastructure projects from planning through design and construction.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and client expectations to ensure successful project delivery.
• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams, client coordination, and project delivery.
• Develop and review hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, watershed studies, floodplain evaluations, drainage designs, stormwater management plans, and resilience assessments using industry-standard software such as PCSWMM, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, HydroCAD, HY-8, ArcGIS, and Bentley applications
• Prepare technical reports, calculations, design plans, construction documents, and specifications
• Assist with construction administration and implementation of water resource projects
• Advance digital delivery and model-based design practices through the use of Civil 3D, OpenRoads Designer, GIS, and emerging technologies.
• Collaborate with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to develop practical and forward-thinking solutions.
• Mentor and develop junior staff while fostering a collaborative team culture

Benefits

• eligibility to participate in the VHB 401(k) plan
• medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• wellness programs
• tuition reimbursement
• recognition programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level